Juncker confirmed as 'Mr Euro'

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker has been chosen as semi-permanent President of the group of finance ministers from the 12 countries that share the euro, representing the group at international finance events

Mr Juncker, who is both leader and finance minister of Luxembourg, will provide a link between the euro zone and the European Central Bank and will chair the monthly meetings of the group.

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